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We Need to Talk: Impact of NFL anthem protest
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Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills was one of 11 players in Week 1 to join 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest against social inequality. He was joined by Dolphins teammates Arian Foster, Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins, who all took a knee during the national anthem prior to Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
The decision to protest was not without controversy, with critics pointing out that doing so on 9/11 was disrespectful to those families affected by the tragedy that took place 15 years before.